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Musically, the original version is a "pulsating swinger" built on a foundation of Southern soul.

Backed by the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section —including Jimmy Johnson on guitar and Roger Hawkins on drums—the track features a driving, propulsive beat that bridges the gap between gospel and emerging funk. Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (Original Version)

Beyond its initial success, "Think" saw major rebirths, most notably in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers , where Franklin famously performed it as Mrs. Murphy.

Critics consistently rank it among the greatest songs of the 1960s, with Pitchfork placing it at #15 on its list of the decade's top tracks. It remains a definitive statement of Franklin’s status as the .

Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager , the lyrics are often viewed through the lens of their turbulent marriage. Musically, the original version is a "pulsating swinger"

Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] — (original Version)

Musically, the original version is a "pulsating swinger" built on a foundation of Southern soul.

Backed by the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section —including Jimmy Johnson on guitar and Roger Hawkins on drums—the track features a driving, propulsive beat that bridges the gap between gospel and emerging funk.

Beyond its initial success, "Think" saw major rebirths, most notably in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers , where Franklin famously performed it as Mrs. Murphy.

Critics consistently rank it among the greatest songs of the 1960s, with Pitchfork placing it at #15 on its list of the decade's top tracks. It remains a definitive statement of Franklin’s status as the .

Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager , the lyrics are often viewed through the lens of their turbulent marriage.